Congresswoman presses Pam Bondi to apologise to Epstein victimsNewsFeedUS Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal pressed Attorney General Pam Bondi to apologise to Jeffrey Epstein victims for her department’s widely criticised handling of sensitive documents. Bondi accused the lawmaker of dragging her “into the gutter” for the sake of “theatrics.”Published On 11 Feb 2026
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Congresswoman presses Pam Bondi to apologise to Epstein victims
In February 2026, Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal urged former Attorney General Pam Bondi to apologize to victims of Jeffrey Epstein. The request stemmed from criticism of Bondi's department's handling of sensitive documents related to the Epstein case.
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In February 2026, Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal urged former Attorney General Pam Bondi to apologize to victims of Jeffrey Epstein. The request stemmed from criticism of Bondi's department's handling of sensitive documents related to the Epstein case. The exchange occurred during an unspecified hearing or meeting. Bondi responded to Jayapal's request by accusing the Congresswoman of engaging in "theatrics" and dragging her "into the gutter." The disagreement highlights ongoing scrutiny of the handling of the Epstein case and its related legal proceedings. The location of the exchange was not specified in the article.
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